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Amy Bushong

Temple

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Belton ISD, adept at utilizing data-driven strategies and inclusion techniques to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in IEP planning and parent-teacher collaboration, fostering a supportive environment for students with diverse needs. Committed to empowering students through tailored instruction and positive reinforcement.

Special education professional with significant experience in supporting diverse student needs and fostering inclusive learning environments. Strong collaborative skills, adept at working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve educational goals. Highly adaptable, with focus on individualized instruction, behavioral management, and developing students' potential. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in IEP development, differentiated instruction, and student advocacy.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

SpEd Teacher

Belton ISD
08.2010 - 05.2025
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to develop strategies for supporting their child''s learning at home, enhancing overall student success.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Improved student reading comprehension and fluency through targeted interventions and small group instruction.
  • Designed instructional materials tailored to meet the unique learning styles of each student, resulting in increased understanding of course content.
  • Utilized data-driven decision making to identify areas of improvement in curriculum planning and instructional practices.

Teacher

Bartlett ISD
08.2003 - 05.2006

5th grade ELA and Social Studies

Teacher

Fort Knox
08.2002 - 05.2003

Teacher

Colorado Springs ISD
08.2001 - 05.2002

5th grade ELA and Social Studies

Teacher

Westphalia ISD
08.1997 - 05.2000

5th grade self- contained classroom.

Education

Bachelors - Teaching

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
05-1997

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

UMHB
Belton, Texas
05-1996

Skills

  • Inclusion strategies
  • Life skills instruction
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skills training
  • Emotional disorders
  • Classroom organization
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Visual supports
  • Data collection
  • Sensory integration
  • Progress monitoring
  • Learning disability support
  • Transition planning
  • IEP planning
  • Autism spectrum disorders

Timeline

SpEd Teacher

Belton ISD
08.2010 - 05.2025

Teacher

Bartlett ISD
08.2003 - 05.2006

Teacher

Fort Knox
08.2002 - 05.2003

Teacher

Colorado Springs ISD
08.2001 - 05.2002

Teacher

Westphalia ISD
08.1997 - 05.2000

Bachelors - Teaching

Central Texas College

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

UMHB